How far is McKinney, TX from Rowlett, TX?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Rowlett, TX is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Rowlett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Rowlett.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
36 m · 12 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Street
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
3105 ft · 53 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
2514 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
12.4 mi · 13 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 66: Main Street, Lakeview Parkway
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
883 ft · 19 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Turn right onto Lakeview Parkway
2256 ft · 49 sec · Lakeview Parkway
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Turn left onto Martin Drive
1833 ft · 56 sec · Martin Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
52 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Rowlett Street
10 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinney and Rowlett.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
12.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Rowlett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Rowlett?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from McKinney and 14.9 miles from Rowlett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinney and Mostly Sunny near Rowlett.
Stop Ideas Near Plano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plano.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Rowlett. Straight-line distance: 20.58 mi (33.12 km).
#1 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rowlett
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 68,388 |
| Coordinates | 32.9029000, -96.5638800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowlett (-96.56388, 32.9029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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